Fenland drains expert John Taylor this time has to settle for runner-up to Andy Greenwood

On Wednesday it was the regular Tydd Gote open match fished on the North Level Drain – another water well worth a visit at this time of year, writes Ken Wade.

Even in bitterly cold conditions there are always a few bites to be had.

On Fenland drains John Taylor (pictured) is a very hard man to beat; if you do it usually means you are going to be in the money, he is that good, especially if he draws well.